Fryette Power Station PS-2A

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Fryette Power Station PS-2A

Fryette

Power Station PS-2A

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Product Info

Article Number: 401319
Brand: Fryette
Model: Power Station PS-2A
Price: $1,263.90

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The PS-2A is a serious piece of kit for players needing to tame high-wattage tube amps or inject power into smaller ones. The reactive load really preserves the amp's feel, and the built-in power amp adds a surprising amount of clean headroom—perfect for studio work or players who want to experiment with different amp voicings without physically changing their gear.

Product Description

  • Fryette Power Station PS-2A
  • Power Attenuator
  • With built-in 50 Watt tube power amplifier with 6L6 tubes
  • The Power Station can be used for three main applications: Power reduction of powerful amplifiers without the disadvantages of conventional power attenuators
  • an amplification for small amps
  • and as a high quality adjustable reactive load for silent recording.
  • Stepless power reduction
  • Effects loop-in
  • Line in for preamps
  • laptops
  • MP3 players etc.
  • Line out
  • Amp input and speaker output 4/8/16 ohms separately switchable to match any amp or speaker
  • Reduce or increase the power of small amps
  • Effective tone control to equalise the sound in case of strong reduction
  • Natural playing feel due to the Reactive Load
  • the dynamic playing feel of the amp is maintained
  • Input Level Range switch well suited for use with vintage non-master volume tops
  • XLR balanced out
  • Silent Direct Recording via the unbalanced output
  • Weight: 6.8 kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 91 x 355 x 228 mm
  • Matching gig bag: Art.#441103# (not included in delivery)
PROS
  • • Fryette’s reactive load maintains dynamic feel, unlike many attenuators
  • • Built-in 50W 6L6 amp adds headroom and clean power
  • • Flexible impedance switching accommodates diverse amp and speaker setups
  • • Effects loop and line-in expand versatility for recording and practice
CONS
  • • High-end price point makes it a significant investment
  • • Weight can be cumbersome for frequent transport or smaller setups
  • • Limited tonal shaping beyond power reduction and reactive load

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Key Features

Power Rating 50 Watts (tube)
Impedance 4/8/16 Ohms (switchable)
Controls Stepless power reduction, effects loop in/out, line in, line out, input level range switch
Reactive/Resistive Reactive
Speaker Output 4/8/16 Ohm Speaker Output
Weight 48 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reactive loads preserve the amp’s dynamic response better, mimicking a speaker’s interaction more accurately, while resistive attenuators often dampen the feel and tone.
While you can use the line-in, the built-in power amp is designed for tube amps; using it with a solid-state amp won't yield the intended benefits of the reactive load or power amplification.
The 6L6 tubes provide a warm, slightly compressed tone with good headroom—expect a more rounded and harmonically rich sound compared to many other attenuator options.

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